EK-Quantum Vector2 Strix RTX 3080 D-RGB User manual

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² FE RTX 4090 D-RGB

Please note the installation of the product is intended to be undertaken
by an adequately trained and experienced person. You are installing the
product at your own risk. If you are not properly trained or experienced
or feel unsure about the installation procedure, please refrain from
installing the product yourself and contact our tech support for
assistance. We disclaim our liability for any damages to the product as
well as incidental, consequential, or indirect damages incurred due to
improper or inappropriate installation.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Remove your graphics card from the computer for the safest
mounting process to prevent any possible damage to your
GPU or its circuit board (PCB).
The EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw
them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the
rubber O-ring gaskets.
The use of corrosion-inhibiting coolants is always
recommended for liquid cooling systems and mandatory for
nickel-plated water blocks!
Do not use pure distilled water!
For best results, EK recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel
coolants! To reach optimal performance, make sure to
thoroughly bleed the air out of your water block!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
NICKEL PLEXI 6
NICKEL ACETAL 7
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 8
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 8
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 8
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 9
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 10
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 10
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE 12
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 13
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 13
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 14
TESTING THE LOOP 14
WARRANTY 15
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 16
SOCIAL MEDIA 16

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Thermal Grease (1 pc)
BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
8 mm
10 mm
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Vector2FE RTX
4090 D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (7 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (7 pcs)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Quantum Plug (2 pcs)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)
I/O Bracket (1 pc)
Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc)
Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)
EAN: 105871
EAN: 104549
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (6 pcs)
(3830046996732)
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm (6 pcs)
(3830046996749)
Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm (1 pc)
(3830046996756)
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
16 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
236.3 mm
95.9 mm
123.9 mm
135.5 mm
148 mm
27 mm
25.7 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 236.3 x 148 x 27 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 14
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105848 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
2103970 Stand out (Acetal) 1
3103964 Mylar sticker 2
4100663 EK - Badge 2
58208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
6103947 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
78311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 3
8103942 Terminal Badge 1
9104216 Disc magnet 3 x 3 2
10 104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 2
11 105850 Top plate (Plexi) 1
12 105858 LED Cover (N. Elox) 1
13 8533 Standoff M4/M2.5 x 2.5 mm 5
14 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 4
15 105876 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 12.9 mm 2
16 105854 Backplate (Black e.) 1
17 103975 Bridge Plate 1
18 103962 Plexi insert 1
19 105878 I/O Bracket 1
20 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 12
21 104187 Screw M2.5 x 8 AX 8
22 104188 Standoff 4.5/2.5 mm 6
23 105869 OR - 130 x 2 mm 1
24 101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 1
25 105872 PCB cardboard 1
8
13
4
5
2
3
15
7
1
16
24
20 9
6
10
19
11
29
12
17
18
14
22
23
21

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NICKEL ACETAL
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 236.3 x 148 x 27 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 28
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105849 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
2100663 EK - Badge 2
3103947 Terminal (Acetal) 1
48311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 3
5103942 Terminal Badge 1
6104216 Disc magnet 3 x 3 2
7104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 2
8105851 Top plate (Acetal) 1
98533 Standoff M4/M2.5 x 2.5 mm 5
10 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 4
11 105876 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 12.9 mm 2
12 105854 Backplate (B. Elox) 1
13 103975 Bridge Plate 1
14 103962 Plexi insert 1
15 105878 I/O Bracket (Black) 1
16 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 12
17 104187 Screw M2.5 x 8 AX1 8
18 104188 Standoff 4.5/2.5 mm 6
19 105869 OR - 130 x 2 mm 1
20 103967 Light Guide 1
21 104296 LED D-RGB Strip Double - 500/130 mm 1
22 8202 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 2
23 104211 Mylar sticker 2
24 103973 Stand Out (Acetal) 1
25 105872 PCB cardboard 1
5
18
17
9
2
22
20
11
4
7
3
6
16
21
13
14
8
10
19
12
15
24
25
1

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 1
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
Place your graphics card on the flat surface and carefully remove the
stock cooler. Do not forget to unplug all the LED and fan connectors.
Pay attention to the following steps when installing the EK-Quantum
Vector2FE RTX 4090 water block onto your graphics card.
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Unscrew six (6) Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the backplate
together with Screws and backplate standoffs. Standoffs must stay
on Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the PCB cardboard. Save the
removed parts for later steps.
Do not remove standoffs from screws! In case the
standoff detaches from the screw, replace it with a
spare one. When replacing the standoff make sure
that you screw it on the AX1 M2.5 x 8 screws. Do not
push the standoff onto the screw AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm.
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
BACK PL AT E
M2.5 x 8 AX1
BACK PL AT E STA NDO FF
DO NOT REMOVE
STANDOFFS
FROM SCREWS!
PCB
CARDBOARD

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STEP 2
Once cut to the size, Thermal Pads should be placed on the PCB, as
shown in the picture:
Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure
all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 2
STEP 1
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 2.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
2 mm
120 mm
16 mm
STEP 1
The GPU water block comes with thermal pads that have to be cut
into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components, such as COILs,
MOSFETs, and drivers.
Remove the protective foil from both sides of the thermal
pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996756
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm
F1.5
Thermal Pad F – 1.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
1.5 mm
120 mm
16 mm
F1
F1
F1
F1
F1F1
F1
F1 F1
F1.5
F1.5
F1.5
F1.5
F1.5

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Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the enclosed thermal grease (thermal compound) on the
GPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown in the image. The layer of the
thermal compound must be thin and even over the entire surface
of the IHS.
The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease
may lead to poor performance!
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this step, you will need:
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on
the graphics card. During this process, make sure you have aligned
mounting holes of the PCB with holes of the water block.
Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing
the block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone
to cracking.
Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure
all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 1
STEP 1

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STEP 2
Use five (5) M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screws and PVC washers to tighten
the PCB on the water block. Tighten the screws evenly using the
Phillips-head screwdriver. EK recommends you start tightening the
screws around the GPU core first, and then continuing outward to
prevent damage to the GPU.
Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture.
STEP 2
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC
WASHER
For this step, you will need:
Polyamide Washer
(5 pcs)
M2.5 x 4 AX1
Screw (5 pcs)
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
4 mm

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STEP 2
Apply the thermal pads onto the GPU PCB as shown in the image.
STEP 2
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm
F1.5
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 2.0 mm
F2
F2
F1
F1.5
F1.5
F1.5 F1.5
F1.5
F1.5
F1
F1
F1
STEP 1
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 2.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
2 mm
120 mm
16 mm
STEP 1
After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be
cut into smaller pieces to cover all the necessary components. EK
made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of
thermal pads to complete this step.
CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both
sides of the thermal pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996756
Thermal Pad F – 1.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
1.5 mm
120 mm
16 mm

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For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE
STEP 1
STEP 1
Position the I/O Bracket and backplate (including screws and
standoffs) onto the GPU PCB. Make sure all the holes are aligned.
Tighten the screws evenly.
Before attaching the backplate, make sure all the Thermal Pads
are placed correctly!
Do not use excessive force!
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS
Carefully lift your graphics card with the installed water block and
insert it into your PC’s motherboard PCI Express expansion slot.
Please keep in mind that your graphics card is heavier than before it
was equipped with the water block.
You need to be very careful when handling the graphics
card. Avoid all unnecessary manipulation of the water block
assembly that might damage your card or water block.
BACK PL AT E
I/O
BRACKET

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CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 3-pin connector of the distribution plate D-RGB LED
light to the D-RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will
work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital,
Empty, Ground.
Incorrect installation or installation to a wrong header can
damage the LED strip or the header itself!
STEP 1
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we
recommend you perform a leak test for 24 hours. When your loop
is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU
outside of your system. Do not connect power to any of the other
components. Turn on the PSU and let the pump run continuously.
It is normal for the coolant level to drop during this process as air
collects in the distribution plate. Inspect all parts of the loop, and
in the eventuality, that coolant leaks, fix the issue and repeat the
testing process. Ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is
powered on in order to prevent any damage.
TESTING THE LOOP

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Our products are warranted against defects of materials and quality
for a period of 24 months, starting with the date of delivery to the
end-user. During this period, products will be repaired or have parts
replaced at our discretion, provided that 1) the product is returned
to the agent from whom it was purchased; 2) the product has been
purchased by the end-user and has not been used for commercial
purposes; 3) the product has not been misused, handled
carelessly, or used in a manner other than the way described in
the instruction’s manual. This warranty does not confer rights
other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any
claims for consequential loss or damage. This warranty is offered
as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a
consumer. This warranty is voided if the product comes in contact
with aggressive UV additives or other improper liquids. EK Water
blocks are sealed with a warranty-voiding circular label, proving
the water block has withstood a pressure leak test. Removing the
label will void the leak-free guarantee, but not the guarantee on
the product itself. Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK
Customer Support at www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis.
WARRANTY

In case you need assistance or wish to order spare parts or a new
mounting mechanism, please contact:
https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/
For spare parts orders, refer to the page with “TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS” where you can find
the EAN number of each part you might need.
Include the EAN number with quantity in your request. Mounting
Mechanism EAN can be found under “BOX CONTENTS”
Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop
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